The Sailor Who Fell from Grace With the Sea

Discover 'The Sailor Who Fell from Grace With the Sea,' Yukio Mishima's profound exploration of youth, disillusionment, and the clash between innocence and harsh reality. This beautifully crafted trade paperback (UK edition) published by Random House UK in 2019 serves as a gateway into the mind of a thirteen-year-old boy and his savage worldview. When a tempestuous affair between a mother and a ship's officer unfolds, the group of boys grappling with their own ideals confronts harsh truths about masculinity, betrayal, and societal expectations. With a total of 144 pages, this compelling novel encapsulates themes of objectivity and emotional turmoil, making it a must-read for lovers of classic Japanese literature. 'The Sailor Who Fell from Grace With the Sea' symbolizes the struggle against sentimentalism, inviting readers to reflect deeply on the nature of loyalty and the human condition. Add this iconic piece of Japanese fiction to your collection of vintage classics and experience a journey unlike any other. With FREE shipping on this item, you can immerse yourself in the brilliance of Mishima’s writing without delay. Note that combined shipping for other products is not available, and shipping times may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784875428
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 144


Description:

'Mishima's greatest novel, and one of the greatest of the past century' The Times

A band of savage thirteen-year-old boys reject the adult world as illusory, hypocritical, and sentimental, and train themselves in a brutal callousness they call 'objectivity'. When the mother of one of them begins an affair with a ship's officer, he and his friends idealise the man at first; but it is not long before they conclude that he is in fact soft and romantic.

They regard this disillusionment as an act of betrayal on his part - and the retribution is deliberate and horrifying.

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